Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack Red Sea ship, killing 3, after claiming they sank another
Summary
Houthi rebels attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, in the Red Sea, killing three and injuring two, according to a European Union naval force. This incident, along with a similar attack on another Greek-owned vessel, Magic Seas, signals a potential new wave of Houthi assaults on shipping routes vital for global trade.Key Facts
- The attack occurred in the Red Sea, a key maritime route for global trade.
- The ship Eternity C was hit by small boats and drones as it sailed toward the Suez Canal.
- Three mariners died, and two were injured in the attack; one injured person lost a leg.
- Both Yemen's exiled government and the EU naval force blamed the Houthi rebels.
- These were the first Houthi attacks on ships since November 2024.
- The second vessel, Magic Seas, was also attacked and reportedly sank with its cargo.
- The EU warned that such attacks threaten peace, trade, and navigation in the area.
- The attacks coincide with heightened tensions in the Middle East, including potential ceasefire talks in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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